How to get from Isla Vista to San Juan Capistrano by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Isla Vista to San Juan Capistrano in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 11 bus from UCSB North Hall Outbound station to Hollister & Storke station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 6 bus and finally take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Goleta Amtrak station to San Juan Capistrano Station/26701 Verdugo St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 58 min.

358min
Bus - 1111
Bus - 66
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Leaves from UCSB North Hall Outbound

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Isla Vista
  • 2
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    UCSB / Camino Real Marketplace
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hollister & Storke
    ID 28
    10 min
  • 4
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Hollister/State, Downtown SB
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hollister & LA Patera
    ID 755
    7 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Goleta Amtrak
    690 yd • 9 min
  • 7
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 8
    Ride to train station San Juan Capistrano Station/26701 Verdugo St
    Ride to train station
    San Juan Capistrano Station/26701 Verdugo St
    293 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 11, 20 and PACIFIC SURFLINER

To get from Isla Vista to San Juan Capistrano in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 11 bus from UCSB North Hall Inbound station to Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 20 bus and finally take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Santa Barbara station to San Juan Capistrano Station/26701 Verdugo St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 23 min.

383min
Bus - 1111
Bus - 2020
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Leaves from UCSB North Hall Inbound

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Isla Vista
  • 2
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Downtown SB
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Transit Center
    ID 4
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chapala & Haley
    ID 213
    0.51 mi • 11 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Downtown SB
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chapala & Cota
    ID 343
    1 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Barbara
    0.51 mi • 11 min
  • 8
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 9
    Ride to train station San Juan Capistrano Station/26701 Verdugo St
    Ride to train station
    San Juan Capistrano Station/26701 Verdugo St
    275 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Isla Vista to San Juan Capistrano

The distance between Isla Vista, Los Angeles and San Juan Capistrano, Los Angeles is approximately 174.14 mi, which can typically be travelled in 358 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Isla Vista to San Juan Capistrano by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Isla Vista

Isla Vista is located at Isla Vista, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is El Colegio & Stadium.

Train stations close to Isla Vista:

  • Goleta Amtrak

Bus stations close to Isla Vista:

  • El Colegio & Stadium
  • El Colegio & Embarcadero Del Mar
  • UCSB Bus Loop

Public transit stations close to San Juan Capistrano, Los Angeles

San Juan Capistrano is located at San Juan Capistrano, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Camino Capistrano-Ortega.

Train stations close to San Juan Capistrano:

  • San Juan Capistrano Station/26701 Verdugo St

Bus stations close to San Juan Capistrano:

  • Camino Capistrano-Ortega
  • Del Obispo/Forster (El Adobe Plaza)
  • Camino Capistrano-Del Obispo

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 11, 20 and PACIFIC SURFLINER

To get from Isla Vista to San Juan Capistrano in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 11 bus from UCSB North Hall Inbound station to Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 20 bus and finally take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Santa Barbara station to San Juan Capistrano Station/26701 Verdugo St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 23 min.

383min
Bus - 1111
Bus - 2020
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Leaves from UCSB North Hall Inbound

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Isla Vista
  • 2
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Downtown SB
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Transit Center
    ID 4
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chapala & Haley
    ID 213
    0.51 mi • 11 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Downtown SB
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chapala & Cota
    ID 343
    1 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Barbara
    0.51 mi • 11 min
  • 8
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 9
    Ride to train station San Juan Capistrano Station/26701 Verdugo St
    Ride to train station
    San Juan Capistrano Station/26701 Verdugo St
    275 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Isla Vista to San Juan Capistrano?

    The fastest way takes 358 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line 6, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Isla Vista to San Juan Capistrano?

    The alternative route takes 383 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line 20, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER.

  • Is there a direct bus between Isla Vista and San Juan Capistrano in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 58 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Isla Vista to San Juan Capistrano in Los Angeles?

    The 11 bus line goes from UCSB / Camino Real Marketplace station near Isla Vista to Hollister & Storke station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till San Juan Capistrano Station/26701 Verdugo St station near San Juan Capistrano in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from Isla Vista to San Juan Capistrano in Los Angeles by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Isla Vista and San Juan Capistrano in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 5 hr 58 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Isla Vista to get to San Juan Capistrano in Los Angeles?

    Get on the 11 bus from the UCSB / Camino Real Marketplace stop near Isla Vista in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Isla Vista and San Juan Capistrano in Los Angeles?

    Get off the bus at the San Juan Capistrano Station/26701 Verdugo St station, which is closest to San Juan Capistrano in Los Angeles.

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